International Student Advisor- VP Student Affairs

Provides international students with academic, personal, social, and career information to assist them in adjusting to and participating in campus and community life.

Essential Functions

Serves as the Designated School Official (DSO), maintaining the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and all related certification requirements. Organizes SEVIS data processing under the guidelines provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and maintains data and quality control management.

Establishes, updates and tracks SEVIS files on a quarterly basis.

Interprets university and federal regulations and requirements appropriately and provides accurate immigration information to international students; monitors and tracks student immigration status, and maintains appropriate files.

Advises students with immigration petitions and applications to include processing for new F-1 visas, work permits, reinstatement, and reduced course load authorizations, change of status, medical leave and economic hardship employment authorization.

Coordinates and plans programs that support the unique needs of F-1 international students including the development and implementation of retention strategies and new student orientation program.

Provides active case management to an assigned caseload of students. Supports international students experiencing cross-cultural, family, personal or economic crisis, which may impact academic performance. Helps students to access appropriate campus and community services/resources.

Assists international students with processing applications for work permits, reinstatements, extensions of stay and other immigration related matters.

Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to support the recruitment of international students, particularly those form Mexico and development of strategies to enhance student retention.

Recruit, train and counsel student workers as needed.

May assist with J-1 exchange students and scholars/Study Abroad Program by supporting J-1 processing and providing classroom presentation/informational sessions; responding to inquiries and advising students and staff about the program and how it fits into the educational plan.

Participates in training and maintains a relationship with professional organizations to keep abreast of changes in federal rules and regulations.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

and

Experience: Two years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in working with diverse and international populations. Ability to read, comprehend and apply complex regulations, and convey them to others.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.